Senior Merchant - Appliances

Senior Merchant (Appliances)

The Senior Merchant (Appliances) will lead the merchandising strategy and execution for assigned appliance categories. This role is responsible for P&L ownership, category performance, and cross-functional coordination across multiple product lines. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in merchandising, strong financial acumen, and the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage P&L for assigned categories (minimum $500M in revenue)
• Develop and execute assortment, pricing, and promotional strategies
• Analyze key business metrics and identify levers to drive performance
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Sales, Finance, and Planning
• Manage relationships and negotiations with external vendors
• Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership
• Adapt to evolving category assignments and shifting business needs

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Notes

Job Summary

Responsible for establishing merchandising objectives for a category or categories of merchandise. Drive the financial planning process and manage the process from recommending targets to pricing optimization. Drive the assortment planning process from business performance review to supplier negotiations. Create operational plans used in SOAR execution. Oversee the supplier management strategy and work to source and rationalize suppliers to meet business needs. Responsible for approximately $500 million in business dollars.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

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Work Environment

Education and Experience

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Equal Employment Opportunity

HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity Minority / Female / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veteran and Affirmative Action Employer. HD Supply considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law.